It was five years ago when the Little Fruit Garden got its start, and its name, in Woodland Heights on the south side of Reed Academy on West Atlantic. Named in honor of a long time school secretary at Reed Academy, Janet Little, the garden provides sweet yummy fruit for neighbors passing by.
One of the dreams for the Little Fruit Garden was to have a fence where the students could create artwork in partnership with Moon City artists. That dream finally came true this past fall when neighbors got together and installed a fence. Panels for the fence had been salvaged from the Marsh Travel property when it was demolished. Other pieces were donated from a neighbor. Supplies to build the fence were provided by Habitat for Humanity Springfield.
The canvas is ready! We are excited to see what colorful artistic creations will appear on the fence by our students and our Moon City artists. More maintenance and repairs are needed at the Little Fruit Garden. Take a walk by and see what you can do to practice your gardening skills! And, a bench is already there for you to rest or take a lunch break. Come see us.